Is it possible to learn Chinese as an adult

You can. But only if you follow 3 simple rules.

How to learn Chinese as an adult?

Rule #1. Forget about what you know or don't know in English. No matter how good you are at it, Chinese is a completely different language, unlike any other. Therefore, you need to learn it from scratch and be ready for new methods and ways of teaching.

Rule #2. Learn in order. In Chinese, you cannot learn the language from a phrasebook, learning entire phrases at once. You first need to master sounds, then tones, and only then words and phrases. Otherwise you will have to relearn.

Rule #3. Better find a specialist. In the Chinese language, a beginner needs to learn: characters, pinyin, sounds, tones, grammar. It’s not easy to do all this yourself, so it’s better to trust professionals with already prepared materials for beginners.